Find out how popular the last name Valliere is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Valliere.

Valliere, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Valliere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valliere in America

Valliere is the 15104th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valliere surname appeared 1,953 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Valliere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valliere to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Valliere

The surname Valliere originates from France in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "valer," meaning "to be worth" or "to have value," and the suffix "-ier," indicating an occupation or profession. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who was involved in the valuation or estimation of goods or property.

One of the earliest known references to the name Valliere can be found in the records of the French province of Normandy, where a family bearing this surname was recorded in the town of Rouen in the late 1500s. It is also possible that the name has its roots in the village of Vallières, located in the department of Eure-et-Loir, which could have influenced its spelling and pronunciation.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several notable individuals with the surname Valliere emerged in French history. One of the most famous was Louise de La Vallière (1644-1710), a mistress of King Louis XIV of France. She was a member of the French nobility and played a significant role in the court of Versailles during the reign of the Sun King.

Another prominent figure was Jean-Baptiste Valliere (1732-1808), a French military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and later became a general under Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a crucial role in several battles and campaigns during the Napoleonic era.

In the 19th century, Jules Valliere (1828-1898) was a renowned French sculptor and painter known for his works depicting historical and mythological themes. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout France.

In more recent times, Gérard Valliere (1923-2009) was a French actor and writer who appeared in numerous films and television shows, and was also known for his literary works, including several novels and plays.

Another notable figure with the surname Valliere is Françoise Vallière (born 1936), a French actress and author who has had a successful career in both cinema and literature, appearing in numerous films and publishing several books.

While the surname Valliere is primarily associated with France, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valliere

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Valliere.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Valliere was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Valliere has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Valliere was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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